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‘Understanding Depression in Grief’

Presentation as Part of the ‘Living Through Loss’ Series
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, January 10, 2019

The January presentation of the “Living through Loss” series will be held on Monday, January 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and titled “Understanding Depression through Grief.” This presentation will take place in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital located at 1900 South Main Street in Findlay.

“Understanding Depression in Grief” will assist the bereaved in identifying depression, understanding the difference between “feeling” and “being” depressed and offer coping mechanisms for healthy grief. Jamie Wilkinson-Franks, MSW, LISW-S of Stepping Stones Counseling, will be presenting with opportunity for discussion to follow.

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Weekend doctor: Acne and treatment options

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, January 5, 2019

By Mary Beth Brown
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at Beyond MedSpa

Acne and post-acne scarring can be troublesome for teens and adults of all ages regardless of gender. Active acne can be influenced by certain medical conditions or as a result of individual processes. These may include excess oil production, bacteria and/or hair follicles clogged by oil and dead skin cells. It may also be influenced by excess activity of androgen hormones that are produced by both males and females.

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EasternWoods Outpatient Center offers updated PET/CT technology

With enhanced imaging and lower radiation
Posted by LizGH on Thursday, January 3, 2019

EasternWoods Outpatient Center, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), recently updated its PET/CT scan technology to improve patient experience. This diagnostic system will allow providers to give more accurate diagnoses with 3D imaging, enhanced imaging with wider fields of view and improved lesion detectability. Additionally, patients will receive less radiation and complete scans in a faster amount of time. 

“EasternWoods Outpatient Center and BVHS are committed to obtaining advanced technology to provide the highest quality and comprehensive care to patients,” said Jill Jaynes, BVHS service line director of cardiovascular and imaging services.  

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Weekend doctor: Bipolar disorder

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, December 29, 2018

By Christian Steiner, MD
Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio

“You are so bipolar.”

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Weekend doctor: Medspa welcomes male clients

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, December 22, 2018

By Kasey Hume
Advanced Aesthetician at Beyond MedSpa

In a female-dominated industry, men can also benefit from a variety of services offered in medical spas to help them look and feel better. Self-esteem affects men just as much as women; it has a direct correlation to work productivity as well as the ability to find enjoyment in life-enriching experiences. With an ever-growing and advancing aesthetic industry, many services are able to be completely customized to fit any individual’s needs. Most services leave clients with a natural and refreshed look with minimally or completely non-invasive methods.

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Weekend doctor: Children’s migraines and tension headaches

How massage therapy can help
Posted by LizGH on Saturday, December 8, 2018

By Carol Baumhardt
Massage Therapist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, an affiliate of Blanchard Valley Health System

Raise your hand if you enjoy having a headache. Silly, right? Nobody likes the pain, frustration and lost time a headache can bring. Yet many of us suffer from them, including children. The National Headache Foundation reports that 1 in 5 U.S. children ages 5 to 17 are prone to headaches. Fifteen percent of those who are prone have headaches labeled as tension and five percent are diagnosed as migraine.

Tension Headaches

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